Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect, as we take a closer look at biodiversity and sustainability in Co Clare.
National Biodiversity Week begins today, Friday May 17th.
Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Office has organised a series of free events which will include biodiversity talks and field outings to mark the annual event.
Running until Sunday May 26th, in Clare, these events have been organised in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, BirdWatch Ireland, National Biodiversity Data Centre, Coastwatch, Irish Seed Savers, Clare Libraries and local experts.
Pat Flynn has been speaking with Barry O’Loughlin, Biodiversity Officer with Clare County Council.
Did you know?
* Biodiversity is shorthand for ‘biological diversity’ and is used to describe the diversity of life on Earth. There are typically three broad elements to biodiversity: diversity of species, diversity of habitats and the genetic diversity within species. It includes humans.
* National Biodiversity Week is an important way for the public to learn about habitats and species in their local area from experts in their field, and at the same time participate in biodiversity citizen science initiatives.
* National Biodiversity Week is organised by the Irish Environmental Network (IEN), with support from the NPWS. Events are run by IEN member groups, as well as by Heritage Officers, Biodiversity Officers and other local groups.
* What can we do to help Biodiversity in Ireland?
Dealing with the climate and biodiversity crisis can be overwhelming but there are lots of things you can do to get involved:
– Learn more by attending an event that interests you during National Biodiversity Week. There are lots of actions you can take as an individual or within your community to help local and national biodiversity.
– Learn more using some of the resources outlined on this website or highlighted during National Biodiversity Week.
– Find your local community group or NGO that is already dealing with topics of biodiversity.
– Talk to people around you about how they feel about what is happening.
– Contact your local politicians and ask them what they’re doing it.
For further information on National Biodiversity Week and to register your place, please visit: https://biodiversityweek.ie/ or contact [email protected]
Links
National Biodiversity Week Events
Clare County Council Biodiversity Office
